Diet for high blood pressure may also reduce heart failure risk
The DASH diet’s mission is to fight high blood pressure. But a new study suggests that the eating plan may also significantly lower the risk of heart failure in people…
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Artificial wombs could soon be a reality. What will this mean for women?
Technology is well on the way to realising ectogenesis, improving premature baby survival and increasing fertility options. But it also has other, more frightening, implications. We are approaching a biotechnological…
Fruit juice may increase death risk as much as sugary drinks
Most folks know that sugary drinks aren’t healthy, but a new study finds fruit juices are not much better. In fact, consuming them regularly may help shorten your life, researchers…
Attraction to smell of coffee may help addiction treatment
bc-US-coffee-addiction Java junkies can sniff out even tiny amounts of coffee, and the more they drink, the better they can smell it, British researchers say. It’s a discovery with powerful…
Antibiotic therapy slows Alzheimer’s disease in male mice
Altering the development of a certain gut bacteria may curb the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a study says. A long-term antibiotic treatment limited the growth of amyloid plaques in the…
WHO: 34,000 infected with measles in Europe
More than 34,000 people in Europe have been infected with measles during the first two months of this year and the outbreak will persist if authorities don’t implement measures to…
Study: ’13 Reasons Why’ may have led to higher youth suicide rates
New research has linked the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” to a spike in youth suicides in recent years. The popular show’s debut on March 31, 2017, coincided with a…
Many women with heart disease falling short on exercise
Too many women with heart disease aren’t heeding exercise guidelines, and that could translate into even more health problems down the road, new research suggests. “Physical activity is a known,…
Skipping breakfast linked to heart disease death risk
Researchers say skipping breakfast can increase the risk of dying from heart disease. A study published Monday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology showed that the risk…
Psychological intervention helps patients prevent gum disease
Dentists can now use psychological techniques to help patients get cleaner teeth, a new study says. Researchers observed a reduction in dental plaque and bleeding, as well as an increase…
